June 2021
We went on a traditional summer trip with the students to get acquainted with our current projects. Thank you for the presentations Rakennustoimisto Lundén Oy and Sweco Rakennetekniikka Oy.
We have built our own summer work path, where students get to know the entire life cycle of a construction project; design, contracting and maintenance of the building. During the summer, students become acquainted with the work of an architect using the latest technologies and practices. Our summer work path also includes learning design practices, site visits, getting to know different projects and work assignments.
We received a lot of good applications for our summer work path this spring. Welcome to Sigge Lasse, Aapo, Taika, Eevi, Tova and Tuomas!
June 2021
(in Finnish)
Nykyisen harjoittelijamme siirtyessä opiskelemaan, etsimme nyt Siggen Turun toimistoon uutta toimistoharjoittelijaa.
Toimistoharjoittelijan työhön kuuluu avustavia toimistotehtäviä. Työssä pääsee myös tutustumaan arkkitehdin työhön ja arkkitehtitoimiston arkeen.
Paikka sopii hyvin arkkitehdin ammatista kiinnostuneelle nuorelle, esimerkiksi välivuotta pitävälle ylioppilaalle. Työ alkaa elokuun alussa.
Kiinnostuitko paikasta?
Lisätietoja työstä ja työtehtävistä antaa hallintosihteeri Hanna-Leena Ketonen, puh. 050 4653 179.
Hae paikkaa vapaamuotoisella hakemuksella mahdollisimman pian. Paikka täytetään heti sopivan henkilön löydyttyä.
Hakemukset osoitteeseen: careers@sigge.fi
May 2021
Founded in 1956, our company celebrates its 65th anniversary as a versatile expert of architecture. Over the decades, we have grown into one of Finland's largest architectural firms. Today, there are almost 80 people in Sigge and our operations cover a wide range of architecture, interior design and the digitalisation of the construction industry.
“We warmly thank our customers and partners. Thanks to our customers and great projects, we have been able to make quality architecture in all these decades. Work for the high-quality and sustainable built environment continues. ”
- Pekka Mäki, President and CEO
We hope we can celebrate our anniversary in the fall as covid restrictions ease.
April 2021
Hotel Saana will be located in a scenic location next to the Kilpisjärvi Nature Center, and the hotel offers magnificent views of Saanatunturi and the mountain area over Kilpisjärvi.
The hotel complex consists of three buildings, the main building, a separate villa and a sauna building.
The buildings are completely wooden and upholstered in a beautifully patinated wooden façade. The buildings have been designed to fit into the landscape and all design has taken sustainable values into account.
Hotel Saana will provide guests with a sustainable tourism service, including freeriding, furnishing and cycling activities.
The client of the project is Basecamp & Adventure Oy from Kilpisjärvi.
April 2021
The glass pavilion will be built with a connection to the old wooden pavilion with a glass joint.
The closed part of the new pavilion will have auxiliary facilities for restaurant operations and the open, glass part will have customer facilities.
The building materials used are wood and glass. The load-bearing frame of the building is created by wooden pillars and sloping roof beams, which give the space a strong character.
The owner of the project is MHR Yhtiöt / Astora-Rakennus.
March 2021
TA-Asumisoikeus Oy is building a five-storey wooden apartment building in the center of Naantali, which will house 22 right-of-occupancy apartments. The plot has previously housed the old customs building in the city of Naantali.
When completed, the residential building will serve as a project for the Naantali Housing Fair 2022. On the second floor of the residential building, on the courtyard deck, there is a living and roof garden, where there are farm plots for the residents. On the top, fifth floor, there is a club room, a house sauna and a sauna room, as well as a conservatory serving the residents. There will be two retail spaces at street level, which will be leased to outside operators.
The main façade material of the house is wood. The façade of the first floor is black, tiled natural stone. The station manager's park and playgrounds implemented by the city will be built in the courtyard of the residential building. Tuulensuunkatu 27 will complement the As. Oy Victoria and the soon-to-be-launched As. Oy Estellen block complex.
March 2021
(extensive article in Finnish)
https://betoni.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BET2101_36-47.pdf
March 2021
Lots of photos and an interview with Pekka in the link below.
"We wanted to create a look that would blend academia with a more industrial feel. The finishes are robust and, internally, the concrete is visible as a structural and aesthetic element. The slatted timber walls create a softer, Nordic feel and the colourful floors and textiles add a sense of joy."
- Pekka Mäki
https://www.ark.fi/en/2021/01/light-encounters/
March 2021
Tarjoamme kesätyöpolun, johon sisältyy:
• perehdytystä
• monipuolisia suunnittelutehtäviä
• tietomallinnusopastusta
• visualisoinnin käytäntöjä
Siggen kesätyöpolussa tutustut oman mentorin johdolla koko rakennushankkeen elinkaareen; suunnitteluun, urakointiin ja rakennuksen ylläpitoon.
Meillä pääset tutustumaan arkkitehdin työhön uusimpien teknologioiden ja toimintatapojen avulla.
Kesätyöpolkuumme sisältyy suunnittelukäytäntöjen opettelua, vierailuja työmailla, tutustumista erilaisiin hankkeisiin ja työtehtäviin.
Kesätyöpolkumme on ollut hyvin suosittu opiskelijoiden keskuudessa ja olemme löytäneet polun kautta huippu tyyppejä tiimiimme.
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Hakemukset osoitteeseen: careers@sigge.fi
Lisätietoja antaa: varatoimitusjohtaja Juha Kuokkanen, 050 4646429
Ole nopea, haku on auki 31.3. asti.
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Sigge Arkkitehdit Oy on vuonna 1956 perustettu yritys, jossa työskentelee yli 70 huippuosaajaa. Toimintamme kattaa laajasti koko arkkitehtuurin, sisustusarkkitehtuurin ja rakennusalan digitalisaaton. Toimistomme sijaitsevat Turussa ja Helsingissä.
March 2021
As of March 1, 2021, the current members of the Sigge management team, architects Aino Koivunen, Jouni Lehtonen, Altti Suominen and Juha-Petri Virtanen, have been invited to become shareholders of Sigge Achitects. In addition, architect Joonas Kanerva has been invited as a shareholder. He will continue to be a member of the management team as well as the office manager of the Helsinki office. The current office manager and partner, architect Rauno Lehtinen, will continue as the regional director of the Helsinki office.
Photo Vesa Loikas / SIGGE
February 2021
Construction work on Turku Energia's new head office is progressing in Itäharju. The facades of the building consist of concrete elements, which create a varied and impressive 3-dimensional surface. The concrete elements are manufactured at Betset's Turku plant.
The building will include a versatile and modern work space, a restaurant and a parking garage. The solutions have focused on the adaptability of the facilities and energy issues. The building has utilized solar energy and, when completed, will aim for the Platinum category of the LEED environmental certificate. The building will be built by Turku Teknologiakiinteistöt and contracted by Rakennustoimisto Lundén.
photos: Vesa Loikas/SIGGE Oy
January 2021
We are designing a new modern office building in Kupittaa Science Park.
The 16,500 square meter property is located along Lemminkäisenkatu in the same block as EduCity and forms a cohesive unit with it.
As in EduCity, environmental themes are strongly involved in the design of the new office building. The property will make extensive use of solar energy and aims for the highest Platinum level of LEED environmental certification.
Many different work and office spaces, sports facilities and Werstas, a concept owned by Turku Teknologiakiinteistöt that offers communal workspaces, are planned for the building. Turku Teknologiakiinteistöt and construction company NCC have entered into the project development phase agreement for the implementation of the property. The goal is to begin construction during 2021.
December 2020
This year we donate to HOPE - YHDESSÄ & YHTEISESTI ry charity in Turku Region.
DECEMBER 2020
On Finnish Independence Day December 6th, our CEO Pekka Mäki was awarded by the Order of the Lion of Finland.
It was awarded by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö on the proposal of the Finnish Association of Architects.
Sigge Architects congratulates Pekka and wishes everyone a happy Independence Day!
December 2020
Our proposal Villa Yttrium has won the architectural competition for Vartiovuorenpuisto, Turku, Finland. The client of the proposal is Suomen Laatuasunnot Oy.
Villa Yttrium consists of two town villas joined by a glass connector. The building has a total of 6 floors and an underground garage.
Hand-made brick has been chosen as the façade material and roof surface. The height of the eaves skillfully match the adjacent Villa Solaris and thus complement the row of buildings in Vartiovuorenpuisto.
The apartments with their balconies open onto a beautiful park and cozy courtyard. The sloping high ceilings have bay windows and terraces. Ecological themes are present in sustainable materials, geothermal energy and adaptability.
The modern appearance of the building complex sits well into the surroundings and compliments the old building stock, the park and the newer buildings.
Villa Yttrium's name is a tribute to Professor Johan Gadolin, who is also called the father of Finnish chemical research. Johan Gadolin discovered an element that has since been called yttrium in the 18th century. Next to Villa Yttrium is a wooden house that housed Gadolin’s laboratory. A laboratory garden was located on the site of Villa Yttrium.
September 2020
The residential complex forms a village-like community in a cultural-historical environment. We went on a bike ride to this unique destination with the staff at our Turku office.
When completed, the block will have 12 buildings and will be home to a thousand people. The courtyard is like a small village with a communal block in the center. In the yard you will find a variety of activities, from gardening to relaxation. The courtyard circle is bordered by a running track, which attracts people to go outside even in winter. Under the yard deck there is parking for 300 vehicles with electric charging points. The stormwater in the block is treated centrally in an underground modern stormwater system.
The block is the largest renewable energy destination in the Nordic countries. The complex will have a total of 800 solar panels and 80 geothermal heat collection points, which will make the Harpoon block almost completely self-sufficient in energy. Ecology has been thought of from the very beginning of the project. The demolition waste of the houses from the plots has been crushed on site and used in the foundation work. Foam glass, which is a domestic recycled product, has been used as insulation under the car parking garage. In addition, the block will have centralized waste management.
The developer of the project is the Seamen's Pension Fund and the main contractor is NCC Suomi Oy.
More information on the block's website: www.harppuunakortteli.fi
August 2020
The campus is a hub building where education, research and business meet. The main user of the premises will be Turku University of Applied Sciences, and several other companies will also move to the building. The design of the building reflects versatility, the life cycle of the building, environmental issues and the LEED classification, as well as sustainable design.
August 2020
(in Finnish)
Etsimme Siggen Turun toimistoon toimistoapulaista. Toimistoapulaisen työhön kuuluu hallintosihteerin avustaminen. Työssä pääsee myös tutustumaan arkkitehdin työhön ja arkkitehtitoimiston arkeen. Paikka sopii hyvin arkkitehdin ammatista kiinnostuneelle nuorelle, esimerkiksi välivuotta pitävälle ylioppilaalle. Myös kiinnostus taloushallintoon katsotaan eduksi.
Kiinnostuitko paikasta?
Lisätietoja työstä ja työtehtävistä antaa hallintosihteeri Hanna-Leena Ketonen, puh. 050 4653 179.
Hae paikkaa vapaamuotoisella hakemuksella mahdollisimman pian. Paikka täytetään heti sopivan henkilön löydyttyä.
Hakemukset osoitteeseen sigge@sigge.fi
Ilmoitusta saa jakaa!
June 2020
Our new housing project for TA-Yhtiö, Victoria apartments in Naantali, Finland, are completed in Naantali's new city center block.
A total of four apartment buildings will be built on the site, of which Victoria includes the first two residential apartment buildings. Victoria apartments are located above street level on four floors. In the middle of the houses, on the second floor, there is a cozy courtyard for the residents. In the middle of the sheltered block yard, there are sauna facilities with other common living areas. The garage is located under the yard and can be reached by elevator directly to your own apartment floor. At the street level, there are spacious business spaces.
The entire block will be completed in the future with two more residential apartment buildings.
June 2020
We visited our current projects with summer employees to get them acquainted Harppuuna residential complex and Kupittaa Campus in Turku. In addition to the construction sites, we visited the Betset concrete and their great concrete solutions. The students received a lot of important information about the design of concrete structures and we saw the element model of our Infra City project which is under construction. Thank you for the presentations NCC, Betset, YIT and Turku Technology Properties!
As last year, we are involved in the summer job campaign organized by the city of Turku and Turku Science Park. We have built our own summer work path for the office, where students get to know the entire life cycle of a construction project; design, contracting and maintenance of the building. During the summer, students become acquainted with the work of an architect using the latest technologies and practices. Our summer work path also includes learning design practices, site visits, getting to know different projects and work assignments. We received a large number of great applications this spring, from which eight enthusiastic architecture students were selected. Welcome to Sigge Nella, Tuomas, Jussi, Taika, Aapo, Elina, Eevi and Kalle!
June 2020
It was announced today that "Saariston Sydän (Heart of the Archipelago) was the winner for architectural competition for the new market square in Turku. The design competition was organized by the city.
Competition entry (PDF):
https://www.turku.fi/sites/default/files/atoms/files/saariston_sydan_a3.pdf
The written introduction and public comments (in Finnish):
https://kerrokantasi.turku.fi/uusikauppatori/BRCwKGnTzkd3HIAFlApj6MlixRRr5IuQ?headless=false&lang=fi
June 2020
Juha Kuokkanen has been appointed deputy managing director of Sigge Architects as of June 1st, 2020. Since 2015, he has served as the company's Administrative Director and Partner.
Ari Pusa, who has been the company's deputy managing director since 2005, will continue to work for the company on projects as a partner, architect and chief designer.
We wish Juha good luck in his new role!
MAY 2020
April 2020
The last interior finishing work is underway.
The campus is a hub building where education, research and business meet. The main user of the premises will be Turku University of Applied Sciences, and several other companies will also move to the building. The design of the building reflects versatility, the life cycle of the building, environmental issues and the LEED classification, as well as sustainable design.
MARCH 2020
Due to Coronavirus outbreak we are currently available online-only. However, we are well equipped to host meetings and manage everything necessary to proceed with our current and new projects.
March 2020
The competition was organized by the city of Pori. The city was looking for a proposal that is architecturally and technically sound and fits well into the existing environment. The winning entry was submitted together with Burger-Talo Oy the entry replaces the existing building with a new pavilion.
The pavilion is in two main parts. The space in between becomes an axis which visually and circulation wise connects to the symmetrically planned square. The commercial spaces occupy both ends of the new pavilion. The southern side also includes bathroom facilities and storage for the market square users.
The facades of the pavilion are covered with large glass surfaces in order to make the spaces visually inviting and light. On top of the glass a wooden canopy hangs over the structure. It will be a good place to wait for a bus during rainy weather or scorching sun. The wooden wing is lit and will glow warm light to the surroundings. The metal facade portions of the building will have integrated city operated information screens and the roof will be covered with solar panels. The timetable is aiming for completion by the summer of 2021.
February 2020
Sigge architects participated together with Lehto Asunnot Oy in Reposalmi hybrid block plan in Helsinki, Finland. The hybrid city block consists of tram depot and seven housing blocks. Sigge architects did the project planning for the housing and Anttinen Oiva architects for the tram depot.
The master plan for Reposalmi hybrid block is based on the winning entry by Anttonen Oiva architects in an international architectural competition.
January 2020
The prize was revealed today in Bryggmann seminar in Turku.
The Ruissalo Boatyard is one of the most popular venues in Turku for all types of events for many years. SIGGE Architects has been in charge of the master plan and building planning in this historic boat yard. The curent owner and developer is Alfons Håkans Oy. SEE ruissalontelakka.fi
JANUARY 2020
The hotels have a unique design; 72-meter-long and 16-meter-wide (236-feet-long and 52-feet-wide), each consisting of 101 guest rooms, a restaurant, and a lounge bar.
Designed together with ADMARES Group Oy. SEE Architectural Digest article
JANUARY 2020
SIGGE Architects will design the new headquarters for Turku Energia, which is a Turku based energy company. The building is commissioned by Turku Technology Properties and will be built by Lunden constructioncompany. The glass and 3-d concrete structure will cover over 7000 squaremeters and will house offices for 200 people. The structure will also include restaurants and conference facilities. SEE press release (in Finnish)
JANUARY 2020
December 2019
October 2019
Kiinnostaako sinua tietomallien
hyödyntäminen projektien johtamisessa?
Haluatko olla kehittämässä
tietomalleihin perustuvia suunnittelukäytäntöjä?
Etsimme Turkuun arkkitehtia tai insinööriä,
jolla on kokemusta projektityöstä,
tietomallinnuksesta ja uusista suunnittelumenetelmistä.
Koska suunnitteluala on jatkuvasti uuden oppimista,
haemme ensisijaisesti innokasta asennetta.
Hae siis rohkeasti tiimiimme!
Lisätietoja antaa Aino Koivunen
Lähetä vapaamuotoinen hakemus 21.11 mennessä
aino.koivunen@sigge.fi // 040 7234333
Etsimme joukkoomme Turkuun ja Helsinkiin
taitavia suunnittelijoita mielenkiintoisiin
kampus-, asunto-, maankäyttö-, peruskorjaus-
ja toimistosuunnittelukohteisiimme.
Edellytämme hyvää Archicad-osaamista.
Lisätietoja antaa Juha Kuokkanen
Lähetä vapaamuotoinen hakemus 21.11 mennessä
juha.kuokkanen@sigge.fi // 050 4646429
September 2019
The founder of our firm, Sigvard Eklund, passed away September 11, 2019. He had just turned 91 years old in August. He was born in Turku and became an architect in 1947. He founded his own office, together with his wife, in 1956.
The firm has had a stable growth since then, and today we employ 60 people in our offices in Turku and Helsinki.
Sigvard was a positive, enthusiastic and friendly person. Culture , travel and arts were his big interests.
AUGUST 2019
The CEO of SIGGE Architects, Mr. Pekka Mäki turns 50 today.
Mr. Mäki has won over 40 architectural competitions over the years and he is planning to continue the tradition also in the future. In 2001 the Finnish embassy in Berlin was selected as the best building in the world. In 2018 the extension for Burj Al Arab hotel won the European prize for steel structures.
Under his watch since 2002, Sigge Architects has become one of the largest architectural firms in Finland. The firm employs now 65 people and is based in Turku and Helsinki. 3-d planning and the use of technology is one of the strong points of the firm and the work will continue as diverse as ever in the future.
“I am thanking clients and collaborators for these successful years. I also thank all the personnel of the firm for the wonderful contribution to our firm. Lets continue in this path also in the future.”
Mr. Mäki is celebrating his special day with his family.
June 2019
Summer helpers visited Momentum residential complex and the new campus for Turku University of Applied Sciences in Kupittaa, Turku. Both sites are under construction and will be completed next year. Thank you NCC and YIT for letting us see the sites!
May 2019
The idea (concept A) connects the surrounding city center area with mixed use development and becomes the heart of the city. Read the article in Turku newspaper (in Finnish).
May 2019
The idea (concept B) the surrounding city center area with mixed use development and becomes the heart of the city. Read the article in Turku newspaper (in Finnish).
May 2015
Sigge Architects designed renovation project on Paja building and Makkarakoski sawmill renovation in the historic A. Ahlström sawmill area in Noormarkku. These historic projects received a prize by the International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage in 2015. A link to news release (in Finnish).
May 2019
The residential comlpex will be ready in 2020. It is located in Kupittaa area in Turku, Finland.
May 2019
Construction is underway at Joukahaisenkatu, Turku, Finland. The new campus building brings together the different educational areas of the University and fills the city's urban landscape. Here are a couple of new interior renderings.
April 2019
Etsimme joukkoomme taitavia suunnittelijoita mielenkiintoisiin kampus-, asunto-, maankäyttö- peruskorjaus- ja toimistosuunnittelukohteisiimme Turun ja Helsingin toimistoihin. Edellytämme Archicad-osaamista.
hakemukset: sähköpostilla juha.kuokkanen (at) sigge.fi
lisätietoja: Juha Kuokkanen // 050 464 6429
Sigge Arkkitehdit Oy on 1956 perustettu yritys, jossa työskentelee yli
60 huippuosaajaa. Toimistomme on Suomen suurimpia alan toimijoita. Toimintamme kattaa laajasti koko arkkitehtuurin, sisustusarkkitehtuurin ja rakennusalan digitalisaation. Toimistomme sijaitsevat Turussa ja Helsingissä.
MARCH 2019
Invited architectural competition entry for a housing complex in Telakkaranta, Helsinki, Finland.
MARCH 2019
New private floating villa sketches in the Middle East.
Designed together with ADMARES Group Oy.
MARCH 2019
New plans for a floating residential complex in the Middle East.
Designed together with ADMARES Group Oy.
FEBRUARY 2019
Our Helsinki office moves to a new location.
The new address:
Pälkäneentie 19 B 11
00510 Helsinki
JANUARY 2019
We have a lot of solutions for utilizing AR and VR worlds in project development and design. Building Information Management is the primary tool to achieve this. We are also expanding our own staff in this field to better serve our clients.
Contact development manager Aino Koivunen (aino.koivunen@sigge.fi +358407234333) for more information about our AR, VR and Building Information Management services
December 2018
December 2018
Construction is underway at Joukahaisenkatu, Turku, Finland. The new campus building brings together the different educational areas of the University and fills the city's urban landscape. Here are a couple of new interior renderings.
October 2018
The architectural competition was held by the city of Turku. The goal was to design architecturally sound and interesting new housing and living area in Kirstinpuisto, Turku, Finland. The jury placed SIGGE architects entry first because of its overall well balanced, controlled and viable architecture. The competition entry boards can be seen here.
October 2018
The honor was given in FINLANDIA building in Helsinki, Finland during LASTING STONE HOUSE conferenece.
October 2018
Ranta-Kartano connects Lahti city center with Vesijärvi lakeside. The new development will include apartments, a hotel and waterpark with a green central park path for pedestrians.
Video by the city of Lahti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz_Lcevo9aE
June 2018
We are happy to get six talented young architecture students for the summer. Welcome to Turku Nella, Eevi, Jussi, Valtteri and Rickard - Kasperi joins our Helsinki office.
June 2018
New residential architecture VILLA BOSUND will be built in Espoo archipelago. Villa Bosund’s name was inspired by the traditional names of the Swedish-speaking islands and natural sites of the area.
June 2018
The winning entry TRIO consists of three 7-story apartment buildings. The competition was organized by Turku Kaarina Parish Union and the city of Turku. There were a total of six entries by different architectural offices.
March 2018
PROJEKTIARKKITEHTI // ARKKITEHTI // ARKKITEHTI.YO
Etsimme joukkoomme taitavia suunnittelijoita mielenkiintoisiin kampus-, lääketeollisuus-, sairaala- ja asuntosuunnittelukohteisiimme Turun ja Helsingin toimistoihin. Edellytämme Archicad-osaamista.
hakemukset: 15.06 mennessä sähköpostilla
lisätietoja: Juha Kuokkanen // 050 464 6429
Sigge Arkkitehdit Oy on 1956 perustettu yritys, jossa työskentelee yli
50 huippuosaajaa. Toimistomme on Suomen suurimpia alan toimijoita. Toimintamme kattaa laajasti koko arkkitehtuurin, sisustusarkkitehtuurin ja rakennusalan digitalisaation. Toimistomme sijaitsevat Turussa ja Helsingissä.
February 2018
KIRA-digi boosts the digitalisation of the built environment and construction sector! The Government’s key project involves ministries, municipalities and the KIRA forum. The aim is to create an open and interoperable information management ecosystem for the built environment.
We are partnering with Gravicon Oy to make this project happen.
January 2018
Construction is underway at Joukahaisenkatu, Turku, Finland. The new campus building brings together the different educational areas of the University and fills the city's urban landscape. We are proud to be involved in this spectacular and large project.
January 2018
The future complex will become the center of Åbo Akademi campus in Turku, Finland. The new building will complete the city block and connect with Åbo Akademi's School of Business and Bryggman designed library. The complex will include teaching, research, library, lecture and restaurant facilities.THe future vision is also included in a new book by Lars Berggren and Annette Lande 'Väggarna talar, Åbo akademis byggnader under 100 år'.
November 2017
The prize was revealed in a gala event on Friday November 17th by the Turku SAFA organization.
The Åbo Akademi Faculty of Arts in Turku has re-located in the city block that was originally an iron factory. The oldest buildings were built in 1856 and the latest in the 1930's. All the existing buildings are protected as historically significant. The building complex is based on the winning entry "Fabrik" for the architectural competition (SAFA) held in 1997.
Renovation and expansion work was realized in four separate parts, first one being the new foundation for its 10 existing and 3 new buildings and the new basement. In the complex all but one building are connected together by glass enclosed ramps and skyways.
The main entry is at the Tehtaankatu street which leads into the courtyard and the main lobby. The main lobby is located in the metal box "masuuni” (blast furnace) building which includes meeting rooms and the auditorium. From the main lobby there are direct connections to faculty offices and the cafe. The library locates in the old metal factory building. The existing large linear spaces function well as the new library. The lowered ceiling was demolished and the beautiful steel structure was exposed. The wide factory building on the Piispankatu side is renovated and the original glass skylight is opened up. In the corner of Piispankatu and Tehtaankatu a new L-shaped building was constructed. Due to architectural clarity in the design, the old and new architecture highlight each other.
Photos: Jussi Tiainen ja Vesa Loikas
November 2017
SIGGE Achitects designed these floating luxury villas for a new waterfront development in Marais Business Bay, Dubai.
photos: ADMARES Group Oy
September 2017
The event took place in Copenhagen, Denmark September 15th 2017.
Owner: Jumeirah
Architect: SIGGE Architects / Kudos Dsign
Steel Contractor: Admares Ltd
Engineer: Sweco Structures Ltd / Bluetech Finland Ltd
September 2017
The invited architectural competition by the Student Village Foundation of Turku gave SIGGE Architects 1st place for their entry 'EMO'.
The competition seeked for unique architecture for a new student housing block in Turku, Finland.
August 2017
A historical Maaherran Makasiini in Turku, Finland renovation is complete. The earliest parts of the building were built in 1830's.
August 2017
New residential architecture construction for Kupittaan Momentum is starting in the fall of 2017. It is located in Kupittaa area in Turku, Finland.
June 2017
June 2017
March 2017
A strong 3d-experience and English skills are required. We are using ArchiCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketchup, V-Ray and Autocad platforms. Strong visualizations skills are preferred. Send your CV to sigge@sigge.fi
January 2017
December 2016
SIGGE Achitects are designing floating luxury villas for a new waterfront development in Marais Business Bay, Dubai - A link to the article by MTV Finland (sorry, in Finnish only).
3d-rendering copyright: ADMARES Group Oy
December 2016
SIGGE Achitects are designing a floating luxury villa - it will be ready at the beginning of next year. A link to the article and video in the leading newspaper of Finland Helsingin Sanomat (sorry, in Finnish only).
3d-rendering copyright: ADMARES Group Oy
November 2016
Burj Al Arab Terrace received an honorary mention from Finnish Constructional Steelwork Association during their annual conference in 2016! SIGGE Architects designed this concept into reality with tight collaboration with ADMARES. The interior design is by Kudos Design. Structural engineering was done by Sweco and Bluetech Finland Ltd.. The structure was built in Finland and then transported by ship and assembled in Dubai. The island is 102m long, 119m wide and 3.7m high at the highest point. This terrace gives the existing 7- star hotel a needed spectacular beach front extension. photos: Admares
VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cBbcfqWK2A
VIDEO 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDOr3wM2n7k
VIDEO 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIR8C4AlJzA
October 2016
Better planning, better construction, better maintenance!
We are betting heavily on Building Information Modeling (BIM). Our goal is to produce the best possible plans & designs. We have started using ArchiCAD 20, which supports project collaboration and open exchange of information. To ensure the quality of our building information model, we use Solibri Model Viewer and Checker. With these advanced tools, our planning experience and our innovation, we ensure a fluid development of the project from start to finish.
We have already used BIM with large renovation projects, public buildings and residential planning.
August 2016
The new football stadium is ready for action and the opening ceremony as well as the opening game took place 21st of August, 2016. photos: 1-2: Mikael Matikainen 3-4: Pekka Mäki
June 2016
Topping-out ceremony for the historical Turku Academy building was held in the historical district of Turku. the demanding renovation will be ready in 2017 when Finland turns 100 years old and the building itself will be 200 years old.
May 2016
Burj Al Arab’s Luxury Beach Extension Island is first of its kind in the world that took only 11-months from start to finish. SIGGE Architects designed this concept into reality with tight collaboration with ADMARES. The interior design is by Kudos Dsign. The design was done in Turku, Finland. The structure was also built in Finland and then transported by ship and assembled in Dubai. The island is 102m long, 119m wide and 3.7m high at the highest point. This terrace gives the existing 7- star hotel a needed spectacular beach front extension. photos: ADMARES
VIDEO 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cBbcfqWK2A
VIDEO 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDOr3wM2n7k
Video 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIR8C4AlJzA
NEWS: http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/watch-shaikh-mohammed-opens-luxurious-burj-al-arab-terrace
June 2016
The Biennial of Finnish Architecture 15.6.2016 - 2.10.2016
The Biennial Review of Finnish Architecture for 2016 highlights bold new ideas and experimental architecture. It presents 15 jury-selected projects completed between July 2013 and June 2015.
May 2016
Our 60th year in business was celebrated with 200 guests in our office in Turku on May 19, 2016.
May 2016
The invited architectural competition jury gave "KUDOS" by SIGGE Architects an honoray mention.
The competition seeked for residendial architecture for Ranta-Tampella area in Tampere, Finland.
May 2016
An inauguration took place for Kiinanmylly building. The structure has 130 residential and commercial units. It locates in the heart of the city in Turku in the corner of Kiinamyllykatu and Vähä Hämeenkatu.
May 2016
Topping-out ceremony for a new football stadium in Vaasa, Finland - see video here
March 2016
The invited architectural competition jury chose "RASTERI" by SIGGE Architects as winners from four high quality entries.
The competition seeked for a design to re-develop an existing site into a new and energetic area including commercial and residential buildings in a unique environment.
January 2016
A luxury island located next to Burj Al Arab hotel is in construction in production facilities in Rauma, Finland. The island will be moved to the final location by vessels over the sea.
Photos: Joni Rantasalo/Admares.
January 2016
SIGGE designs a completely new city block in the historic harbor area of Turku, Finland.
See video on SIGGE's Facebook page here.
November 2015
City of Kaarina Environment prize 2015 was awarded for Apartment complex renovation project designed by SIGGE Architects.
October 2015
Concrete Minimalism in Wall Street Journal today:
PDF: http://www.sigge.fi/tiedostot/WSJ-TURKU Balance Sheet.pdf
WEB: http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-finnish-couples-empty-nest-villa-1446129292
photos: Vesa Loikas
November 2015
SIGGE designed rowhouse Torino complex in Tampere, Finland was awarded an honorable mention by the local Construction Association.
October 2015
SIGGE Architects submitted design for the Ambassador residence & staff housing complex in Bishek, Kyrgyztan was selected as the first runner-up. The competition was arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The architectural competition was by invitation only and four internationally well-known architecture firms were invited to participate.
SIGGE Architects also won a competition last year for the design of Saudi Ambassadorial residence that will be built in Helsinki, Finland.
October 2015
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Newly renovated office building by SIGGE Architects in Turku Science Park is closer to completion. Finishing touches are done before opening later this year. photo: Vesa Loikas
October 2015
Sigge Architects Turku office moves to new place in Aura Brewery building
August 2015
Finnish Architectural Review 3/2015
"Modern villa architecture"
photos: Vesa Loikas
June 2015
Sigge Architects made a summer excursion to Villa Mairea, Voyage exhibit in a space designed by us and Makkarakoski Mill. All of these are historically and architecturally important structures. Voyage exhibit is held in Paja, which was renovated by SIGGE architects plans. The Makkarakoski Mill was also renovated by SIGGE Architects.
June 2015
Verohallinto, Turku Science Park, Datacity, Turku, Finland | photos: Vesa Loikas
May 2015
SIGGE Architects submitted design for the Ambassador residence & staff housing complex in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina was selected as the first runner-up. The competition was arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The architectural competition was by invitation only and four internationally well-known architecture firms were invited to participate.
SIGGE Architects also won a competition last year for the design of Saudi Ambassadorial residence that will be built in Helsinki, Finland.
May 2015
Sigge Architects designed renovation project on Paja building in the historic A. Ahlström sawmill area in Noormarkku opened for the public yesterday. The VOYAGE exhibit expanded into the newly opened extension of the historic building.
January 2015
Sigge Architects design an extensive and demanding renovation for the historical Turku Academy building in the heart of the city. It will be ready in 2017 when Finland turns 100 years old and the building itself will be 200 years old.
November 2014
" The Tipotie social and healthcare centre is skillfully and emphathetically designed."
Finnish Architectural Review 5/2014
May 2014
A historic A. Ahlström sawmill in Makkarakoski rapids in Noormarkku opened yesterday. The restaration and renovation plans were designed by Sigge Architects.
ARTTICLE & VIDEO: Turun Sanomat (in Finnish)
April 2014
Since April 17th, 2014 our official name is Sigge Architects.
March 2014
Helsingin Sanomat article (in Finnish)
February 2014
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The Press release (in Finnish)
photos: Vesa Loikas
January 2014
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November 2015
City of Kaarina Environment prize 2015 was awarded for Apartment complex renovation project designed by SIGGE Architects.